How to Use A Knife Sharpening
Steel
Knife sharpening steel functions by reshaping the knife’s cutting edge by grinding. It is important to
smoothen a knife’s edge because it is an integral part of preparing a meal to satisfy a hungry stomach. The
cutting quality of a knife depends on its cutting edge. The sharper it is, the better it will serve its
purpose.
There are various ways that you can do to sharpen a knife, you can bring it in for a
professional sharpening or you can sharpen it on your own. If you decide that availing of a professional service
is something that you cannot afford to do on a regular basis then it is high time for you to purchase your own
sharpening steel and do it on your own.
Follow these techniques for using a knife sharpening steel to make sure that you are doing it
properly.
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First, place the sharpening steel vertically, ideally, on a flat surface. Then hold the
knife by the handle. Make sure that you are holding it firmly. See to it that the tip of the blade is
pointing upwards.
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Start sharpening by moving the blade from the back wide part of the knife or the bolster
to the point. Make sure that you are holding the angle at least 20 degrees. Apply slight pressure on the
steel.
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Maintain the angle of the knife over the steel. You can hold the sharpening steel at an
arm’s length in front of you so that you can easily visualize that your knife is at an angle of about 20
degrees against the steel.
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It is important that you are moving your arm and not your wrist when doing the strokes.
If you make use of your wrist, it will fatigue and you will end up adjusting your angle form time to
time. This will result to uneven edges.
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If you are having a hard time maintaining the angle, make use of an angle guide to
control the edge of the angle.
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Make sure that you make equal strokes on each side of the knife. Around 10-20 strokes
would be enough to sharpen a knife.
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You can test the sharpness of your knife by cutting a piece of paper.
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You can also know if sharpening is enough if you notice a raise in the burr.
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Make sure to polish edges smoothly.
Avail of a knife sharpening steel that has a high quality steel alloy to make sure
that you get razor sharp knives to help you in your cooking and other kitchen activities.
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J.A. Henckels 9-Inch Poly Sharpening Steel
List Price: $35.00
Sale Price: $12.99
Used From: $11.00
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A classic tool that helps get the best from knives, this sharpening steel is a solidly crafted addition to any knife block. Between professional sharpenings, tiny metal fibers bend down on a blade, dulling the surface...
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Chicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition 10-Inch Sharpening Steel
List Price: $17.00
Sale Price: $10.12
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Even the keenest blade will dull after plenty of use; regular honing with a good steel is essential to keep kitchen knives performing to their full potential. Measuring ten inches long, this sharpening steel is long enough for even the most massive chef’s knife...
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DMT DS2E 12-Inch Diamond Steel Sharpening Rod, Extra Fine Grit
List Price: $39.68
Sale Price: $26.19
Used From: $19.47
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For professionals and home cooks who are confident in their technique, this sharpening rod is a quick and effective way to hone and gently realign the folded-over edge of a knife blade. The rod's surface is coated with diamond dust, the hardest and most abrasive material for honing knives, requiring only a few strokes with light pressure while holding the blade at a 20-degree angle...
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Smith's DFPK Diamond Precision Knife Sharpening Kit
List Price: $59.95
Sale Price: $39.99
Used From: $35.99
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Sharpen all your knives at home--including serrated blades--with Smith's Diamond Precision knife sharpening kit. It comes with four 1-inch wide sharpening stones, a diamond retractable sharpener, and a bottle of Smith's Advanced Formula honing solution--with anti-rust/ anti-corrosion and cleaning additives...
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Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker Knife Sharpener 204MF
List Price: $89.95
Sale Price: Too low to display
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The Tri-Angle Sharpmaker (204MF) includes two sets of high alumina ceramic stones, a pair of medium-grit 7 by .5 inch stones for aggressive sharpening and a set of fine white 7 by .5 inch stones for professional grade finishing...
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Edgeware Standard Sharpening Steel
List Price: $9.98
Sale Price: $9.00
Used From: $8.54
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With regular use, any knife will lose its bite or sharp edge. A conventional sharpening steel can be used to re-align the blade's edge and keep it sharp; thus, extending the life of your knife. Edgeware offers a 9-inch version of a conventional sharpening steel with an oversized hand guard and a hang ring.
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Wusthof 10-Inch Sharpening Steel
List Price: $40.00
Sale Price: $19.69
Used From: $17.75
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A sharpening steel is an indispensable tool for keeping your knife collection in its best cutting shape. This 10-inch Wüsthof model is made for the job, with a sturdy non-slip handle and a magnetic steel that attracts metal fibers while you sharpen...
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